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Hi guys,

Is there a tool for multimedia kits to make a perfect alignment and is also straight so you glue on the rear wing on straight. Thanks in advance


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eyckles wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:27 am Hi guys,

Is there a tool for multimedia kits to make a perfect alignment and is also straight so you glue on the rear wing on straight. Thanks in advance


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I simply use a square block, model mounted on Millimeterpare and the block attached from the rear to allign it.

Edit: Millimeterpaper, sorry
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I've constructed a jig using Lego. Works well.

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Using Lego as well, works like a charm.
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i was thinking about desiging something to allign both the front and rear suspension and the wings. i have the idea but haven't started on making something
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Je ne regrette rien.
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I believe these are long sold out, I did manage to get the 1/43 version before that though
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A decent set of 1-2-3 setup blocks are quite cheap and because they are generally machined as near to perfectly square as you can get, they should work for you. Get a pair made from steel and use some small rare earth magnets to hold part firmly against them while you are gluing. Very useful tool for a lot of things in modeling. Oh, and for those that aren't familiar with this tool, they are called 1-2-3 blocks because they are precision milled to 1" by 2" by 3" square.
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this is what you need. ...but i’m sorry, i bought it so long ago i have no idea where i got it. posting it here in the hope that someone else sees it and has more info.
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Micro-Mark in Pennsylvania.

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